Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 9254
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
9254-A-II SSTRunout A, etched
9254-B SSTRunout B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Don't Pay The Ferryman
by Chris de Burgh · 1982
26 pressings13 countriesPop RockRock
Don't Pay The Ferryman was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Don't Pay The Ferryman
23 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 13 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 8256
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMS - 8256.A.1 1 3 ARunout (etched/stamped) side A, variant 1
AMS - 8256.B-1 1 ARunout (etched/stamped) side B, variant 1
AMS. 8256.A.1 ARunout etched/stamped side A, variant 2
AMS 8256 B2 1 ARunout etched/stamped side B, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2511-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p A+M 02511A-P2A-Side Runout Etching (variant 1)
p A+M 02511B-P3B-Side Runout Etching (variant 1)
p A+M 02511A-P1A-Side Runout Etching (variant 2)
p A+M 02511B-P3B-Side Runout Etching (variant 2)
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2511
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · R = Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M 02511A-RCA2 ɪ A1A side runout etch, exc ɪ A1 stamp
A&M 02511B-RCA1 ɪ A1B side runout etch, exc ɪ A1 stamp
SP-02511-AA-side label
SP-02511-BB-side label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2511
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 'C'
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2511-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Press
- Runout / matrix
MR△ 109046 A&M 02511A-M1A-Side Runout Etching
MR△ 109046 A&M 02511B-M1B-Side Runout Etching
SP-02511-AA-side label
SP-02511-BB-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | A&M Records K-8912 / A&M Records AMS 8256First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Brazil | A&M Records 47069First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Canada | A&M Records AM 591First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 9240First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 9254First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | A&M Records AMS 9240First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 9254First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Ireland | A&M Records AMS 8256First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Ireland | A&M Records AMS 8256First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Mexico | A&M Records 42064First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 8912First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1391First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 9240First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 9240 / A&M Records AMS-9240First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 9240First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | A&M Records AMS 85087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADon't Pay The Ferryman3:22
- BLiving On The Island3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Pay The Ferryman are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Don't Pay The Ferryman are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Don't Pay The Ferryman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 9254.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Pay The Ferryman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 9254, AMS 8256, 2511-S, AM-2511) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9254-A-II SST and 9254-B SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Pay The Ferryman on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
